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The first military academy in the world, the Theresian Military Academy, is founded in Austria

The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers.

The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers. Founded in 1751, the academy is located in the castle of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria.

Historical Significance

The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers.

Events Before

  1. Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

    Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

  2. Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En

    Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight

  3. Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

    Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

  4. Minor earthquake in London

    Minor earthquake in London

  5. -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

    -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

Events After

  1. Betsy Ross is born

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  2. Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days bet

    Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days between September 3 and September 13

  3. East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

    East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

  4. Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

    Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

  5. Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

    Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

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The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers. Founded in 1751, the academy is located in the castle of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria.
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The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers.

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